Chapter 30

Qin Feng silently followed behind Princess Zhaohua, listening to her sobbing, feeling extremely distressed. Although he was accustomed to life and death, such a parting was clearly not something a woman who had not seen much of such scenes could endure, even if this woman was not ordinary. Even he, when parting with Guo Jiuling just now, felt a lump in his throat.

He and Guo Jiuling did not have much of a relationship, yet he felt sad at this moment, let alone Princess Zhaohua, who had traveled a thousand miles with Guo Jiuling.

Looking back at the path they had taken, the dense forest stretched out, and looking ahead, the mountains were layered. The sound of tigers and wolves could be heard from somewhere, and looking up, countless giant trees spread their huge canopies, blocking the view of the sky. The sunlight, which could penetrate everywhere, could only sneak through the gaps and cast one circle after another on the ground. The thick leaves underfoot were soft and did not provide much support, and a musty smell filled the air.

Princess Zhaohua ran at an incredible speed. Her lightness skills were already excellent, and even though she was heartbroken and distracted, her graceful movements were still evident. She moved like a forest sprite, rising and falling. Qin Feng, who followed behind, seemed much clumsier. He stepped heavily on the ground, leaving a deep footprint, and his body shot forward like a bullet. When he landed, he stepped heavily on the ground again, propelling himself forward once more. Although he looked clumsy, he was very effective, staying just a step behind Princess Zhaohua.

Princess Zhaohua was still crying, but Qin Feng did not try to console her. Letting her cry and vent was not a bad thing. The escape route was still long, and after this bout of crying, she could regain her spirit. Although Deng Pu was injured, he was not someone Qin Feng could stop. Fortunately, most of his accomplices were killed, and Princess Zhaohua's martial arts were also very high, lacking only combat experience. Once she recovered her spirit, the two of them together might be able to escape from Deng Pu.

Deng Pu should have already figured out their escape route. They did not head to Chu but chose to cross the Luoying Mountains to Qi, which could avoid the Qin interceptors but also extended the escape route. With a high-level expert pursuing them, the situation was not much better.

It would be best if a rock fell from the sky and hit Deng Pu! Qin Feng muttered this impossible wish to himself, just to amuse himself and find some comfort.

The crying ahead suddenly stopped. The body of Princess Zhaohua in front of him swayed and then fell to the ground. Qin Feng, who was following closely behind, was completely caught off guard. He almost collided with Princess Zhaohua, but he quickly twisted his body, stepped to the side, and then turned back to see Princess Zhaohua lying flat on the ground.

"Your Highness, Your Highness!" Qin Feng was shocked, immediately rushing over and kneeling beside her, leaning down to call out.

Princess Zhaohua, lying on the ground, seemed unaware, her face pale and her breathing almost imperceptible. Qin Feng gritted his teeth, reached out, and lifted Princess Zhaohua, placing her head on his knee. He put one hand under her waist and, with a bit of effort, helped her sit up, but she remained motionless.

Feeling her pulse, he sent a thread of internal energy, but his heart sank. Her internal energy was running wild, completely out of control, and her body temperature was gradually rising. This situation was exactly the same as what had happened to Guo Jiuling earlier. However, Guo Jiuling had used a strange technique, while she had taken a drug.

As Princess Zhaohua's face turned from pale to red, Qin Feng felt at a loss. He had no idea how to handle this situation. If Shu Fengzi were here, it would be better. Thinking of Shu Fengzi, he suddenly remembered the few bottles of medicine Shu Fengzi had given him before they left. He took out a few small bottles, looked at the labels, and found the one marked for internal injuries. He took out a green pill and, without considering whether it was the right medicine, put it in Princess Zhaohua's mouth.

But then a problem arose. The pill was in her mouth, but she did not swallow it. He took out a leather bag from his waist, tipped it, and inserted the mouth of the bag into her mouth. He watched the water flow into her mouth and then overflow from the corners, not swallowing at all.

"This is a problem!" Qin Feng looked at the woman in his arms, scratching his head, causing dandruff and hair to fall. Feeling the woman's temperature rise and her face turn red, almost as if it were about to bleed, Qin Feng finally gritted his teeth. "Your Highness, I have to offend you."

He took a big gulp of water, hesitated for a moment, and then leaned down, pressing his lips to hers. He extended his tongue to pry open her tightly closed teeth, and with a slight effort, he sent the water over.

The water in her mouth had no way to flow out and finally went inward. With Qin Feng blowing hard, the pill finally went down her throat with a gurgle.

Qin Feng raised his head, his face as red as the woman in his arms. Sweat dripped down, and his body trembled uncontrollably. He licked his lips, and to his surprise, the taste was sweet.

Looking down at the woman in his arms, feeling the intense heat, Qin Feng suddenly felt a reaction in a certain part of his body. He was startled and then slapped himself. "Damn, with our lives in danger, to have such thoughts, I deserve this."

The slap was very hard, leaving five red marks on his face. The pain on his face immediately suppressed the physiological reaction.

He looked at Princess Zhaohua with some trepidation, unsure if Shu Fengzi's medicine would be effective. At this point, he could only treat her as if she were a dead horse.

Heaven, please, heaven, please, let Shu Fengzi's medicine work! Qin Feng prayed incessantly, making wishes to all the deities he knew. In a panic, he even made a wish to Shu Fengzi.

Whether it was his wishes or the effectiveness of Shu Fengzi's medicine, Princess Zhaohua's temperature finally began to drop, her face gradually returning to normal. After a while, her breathing also stabilized.

Qin Feng was overjoyed. He had never had good luck and never expected a sudden burst of good fortune, but today, in the most critical moment, his luck burst, and a simple pill had restored her.

He extended three fingers to feel her pulse again. Having been with Shu Fengzi for a long time, he had learned some medical skills, including the rare reverse pulse.

When he touched her pulse, his face turned pale again. Earlier, Princess Zhaohua's internal energy was like a wild horse, running rampant and uncontrollable, but now it was empty, with no sign of internal energy.

Trouble! Qin Feng felt a headache. What kind of side effect did this damn medicine of Shu Fengzi have?

The woman in his arms' eyes fluttered, and then, under Qin Feng's watchful gaze, she opened them. Looking at Qin Feng's face so close, she blinked a few times, then realized she was lying in his arms. Her face turned red, and she seemed to want to break free, but she found that she could not move at all, not even a finger.

"Why can't I move?" Princess Zhaohua screamed.

Her scream was so shrill that Qin Feng had to tilt his head back.

"Put me down quickly."

Qin Feng realized he was still holding the noble Princess Zhaohua. He let out a sound and released her, and she fell to the ground like a sack, lying flat on her back.

"I can't move at all," Princess Zhaohua shouted.

"Princess, what did you take earlier? I saw you take a pill by the waterfall," Qin Feng squatted beside her and asked.

"That was a pill to stimulate potential, used only in dire situations," Princess Zhaohua said.

"Is it like Guo Jiuling's strange technique, with any side effects?" Qin Feng was a bit panicked.

"That's different. This pill is a royal secret, and although its principle is similar to Guo Lao's technique, it does not have the same consequences. Of course, it is not as powerful, but it should not make me completely immobile!" Princess Zhaohua's voice revealed her panic.

Qin Feng smiled awkwardly. He did not dare to say that he had given her another pill while she was unconscious. Perhaps the two medicines were conflicting, causing her immobility.

"Maybe it's just a temporary condition, and it will be fine after a rest," he said hesitantly.

An hour passed, and Princess Zhaohua was still immobile. Qin Feng knew they could not wait any longer.

"Princess, Guo Lao said he could buy us half a day. We can't delay any longer. I have to take you with me, and I'm sorry!" He bent down, lifted the prone Princess Zhaohua, and walked into the dense forest.

Princess Zhaohua, completely powerless, was tightly held in Qin Feng's arms, her face red. From childhood, apart from her father, even her two brothers had never been so close to her. But at this moment, she had no choice. She closed her eyes tightly, hoping her body would recover quickly, at least enough to walk. She tried not to think about where she was, but the man's unique scent kept reaching her nose, making her heart race.

Qin Feng, however, had no other thoughts. The woman in his arms was completely powerless and very heavy.

Looking at such a slim woman, how could she be so heavy? She must have strongman's meat! He sighed inwardly.

As they moved deeper into the forest, Qin Feng carried the completely powerless Princess Zhaohua, her face red, and her body limp. Despite the awkward situation, he focused on their escape, determined to keep her safe.